Description
Mongolian Ground Beef Noodles is a quick and flavorful dish that combines tender ground beef with savory noodles in a sweet and spicy sauce. This recipe is perfect for busy weeknights and is sure to become a family favorite.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb lean ground beef
- 4 tsp minced ginger
- 6 cloves garlic, minced
- 1/2 cup low-sodium soy sauce
- 1/2 cup beef broth
- 1/4 cup brown sugar
- 6 tbsp hoisin sauce
- 1/2 tsp red pepper flakes
- 1/2 tsp black pepper
- 12 oz linguine noodles
- 4 green onions, diced for garnish
- Toasted sesame seeds for garnish
- 1 tbsp cornstarch (optional)
- 2 tbsp water (optional)
Instructions
- In a large skillet with high sides, brown the ground beef along with the ginger and garlic until the beef is cooked through. Use the back of a wooden spoon to break up the meat well. Drain any fat and return the pan to the stovetop.
- While the ground beef is cooking, get a pot of water started for your pasta noodles. Be sure to salt the water well so that your noodles soak up that flavor. Cook the noodles according to the package instructions and drain.
- Combine the soy sauce, beef broth, brown sugar, red pepper flakes, black pepper, and hoisin sauce in a small dish and pour into the ground beef mixture. Let them sauté in the pan for about 3 minutes to allow the ground beef to absorb the flavors.
- If you prefer a thicker sauce, dissolve the cornstarch in water and add it to the ground beef mixture. Stir and bring to a gentle boil until the sauce has thickened.
- Transfer the cooked noodles to the ground beef mixture. Mix thoroughly and allow to cook for a couple more minutes to let the sauce thicken. Top with green onions and toasted sesame seeds for the perfect noodle dish!
Notes
- For a spicier dish, add more red pepper flakes or a diced jalapeño.
- You can substitute ground beef with ground turkey, chicken, or pork.
- To make this dish gluten-free, use gluten-free noodles and tamari instead of soy sauce.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 297
- Sugar: 15g
- Sodium: 1396mg
- Fat: 9g
- Carbohydrates: 39g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 22g
Keywords: Mongolian Ground Beef Noodles